Ink: Direct-to-Garment

Source: buythis.co.za/direct-to-garment

published: 2022-08-19 00:43:56
modified: 2026-06-23 16:25:07

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buythis.co.za/direct-to-garment is the direct-to-garment (DTG) ink section of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. DTG printing prints water-based pigment ink straight onto a garment such as a cotton T-shirt, instead of printing a transfer first. On the live page this section is only a heading, a link to DTG videos and tile links to the other ink sections. This knowledge base page lists every DTG ink and DTG-related product from the product data, with current prices.

All direct-to-garment products

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DTG pigment inks

FastCOLOUR water-based DTG pigment inks in 1 litre (1KG) bottles, one bottle per colour (black, cyan, magenta and yellow). They are made for direct-to-garment printers printing onto T-shirts, hoodies and other textiles.

SKU	Product	About it	Sales price incl. VAT	Regular price incl. VAT
`F-DTG/BLACK` KB	Black Colour Water-Based DTG Pigment Ink 1KG Bottle	AM.CO.ZA FastCOLOUR Black Water-Based DTG Pigment Ink is a professional-grade black ink supplied in a convenient 1-litre bottle. Specially formulated for direct-to-garment printers, it produces rich, vibrant black prints with durable results on a variety of fabrics.	R 1 288.00	R 2 100.00
`F-DTG/CYAN` KB	Cyan Colour Water-Based DTG Pigment Ink 1KG Bottle	AM.CO.ZA FastCOLOUR Cyan Water-Based DTG Pigment Ink is a 1-litre printing ink developed for direct-to-garment printers. It produces bright, eye-catching cyan tones for customised T-shirts, hoodies and other textile products.	R 1 288.00	R 2 000.00
`F-DTG/MAGENTA` KB	Magenta Colour Water-Based DTG Pigment Ink 1KG Bottle	AM.CO.ZA FastCOLOUR Magenta DTG Pigment Ink is a premium, water-based ink designed for direct-to-garment textile printing. Supplied in a convenient 1-litre bottle, it produces vibrant magenta tones that help create rich reds, pinks, purples and detailed full-colour artwork.	R 1 196.00	R 2 000.00
`F-DTG/YELLOW` KB	Yellow Colour Water-Based DTG Pigment Ink 1KG Bottle	Bring garment designs to life with AM.CO.ZA FastCOLOUR Yellow Water-Based DTG Pigment Ink . Supplied in a convenient 1-litre bottle, this high-quality ink is specially formulated for direct-to-garment printing on both light and dark fabrics.	R 1 196.00	R 2 000.00

Pre-treatment

Pre-treatment liquid is applied to a cotton garment before DTG printing so the pigment ink sticks better and the print comes out brighter and more wash-durable.

SKU	Product	About it	Sales price incl. VAT	Regular price incl. VAT
`F-DTG/PRE` KB	Pre-Treatment Liquid for Textile Pigment Ink DTG Printing 1KG Bottle	FastCOLOUR Universal Pre-Treatment Coating Liquid is designed to prepare cotton-based garments for direct-to-garment (DTG) printing with water-based pigment inks. Applied before printing, it improves ink adhesion and helps produce brighter, sharper colours with enhanced wash durability.	R 1 564.00	R 2 600.00

Cleaning solution

FastCOLOUR cleaning solution for printers that use water-based dye or pigment inks, including DTG, DTF and sublimation printers. It is a cleaning liquid, not ink, and comes in a 1 litre bottle or a 100ml mini bottle.

SKU	Product	About it	Sales price incl. VAT	Regular price incl. VAT
`F-AQUA/CLEAN` KB	Water Based Ink, Sublimation Ink, DTF/DTG Ink Cleaning Solution 1KG Bottle F611.1158	Keep your printing equipment clean and performing reliably with FastCOLOUR Water-Based Ink Cleaning Solution. Designed for printers using water-based dye or pigment inks, including DTG, DTF and sublimation systems, this solution helps dissolve dried ink and remove residue that may restrict ink flow.	R 478.40	R 790.00
`F-AQUA/CLEAN/100` KB	Water Based Ink, Sublimation & DTF Ink Cleaning Solution 100ml Mini Bottle, Super Impressive Clog Dissolving Liquid, Soak<2Hours	Keep your printer performing at its best with FastCOLOUR Cleaning Solution. This versatile 100ml formula is designed for printers using water-based dye or pigment inks, including DTG, DTF and sublimation systems.	R 165.60	R 260.00

RIP software for DTG printing

AcroRIP V11 is RIP software (the program that prepares artwork and controls the colour and white ink layers sent to the printer) for supported EPSON-based DTG, DTF and UV printers. desktopDTF covers printers up to A3+ (330mm) wide and wideDTF covers printers wider than A3+.

SKU	Product	About it	Sales price incl. VAT	Regular price incl. VAT
`X-ACRORIP/DESKTOP` KB	AcroRIP V11 desktopDTF, Support a List of EPSON Based DTG/DTF & UV Printers Up to A3+(330mm) Wide (DIY Software, acrorip.co.za/training )	AcroRIP V11 desktopDTF is specialised RIP software for preparing and managing professional print jobs on compatible EPSON-based DTG, DTF and UV printers up to A3+ or 330mm wide. It helps users process artwork efficiently and produce detailed, vibrant prints for garments, promotional products and other printable materials.	R 7 820.00	R 9 300.00
`X-ACRORIP/WIDE` KB	AcroRIP V11 wideDTF, Support a List of EPSON Based DTG/DTF & UV Printers Over A3+(330mm) Size (DIY Software, acrorip.co.za/training )	AcroRIP V11 wideDTF is RIP software designed for compatible EPSON-based DTF, DTG and UV printers wider than A3+ (330 mm). It prepares digital artwork for printing and helps operators manage wide-format print production with a clear, user-friendly workflow.	R 11 040.00	R 14 000.00

Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20; the regular price is shown where it is higher than the sales price. Check the product page before ordering, since prices change.

How the products fit together

Pre-treat the garment. Cotton garments are coated with the pre-treatment liquid (F-DTG/PRE) before printing. The product data says it improves ink adhesion, gives brighter, sharper colours and better wash durability, and is especially useful when a white base layer is printed under the colours.
Print with the DTG inks. The four FastCOLOUR DTG pigment inks (F-DTG/BLACK, F-DTG/CYAN, F-DTG/MAGENTA, F-DTG/YELLOW) are the colour set. The product data describes them as finely milled, fast-drying pigment inks suited to fabrics including cotton, silk and polyester, with good lightfastness.
Prepare the job in RIP software. AcroRIP V11 prepares the artwork and manages colour and white layers for supported EPSON-based DTG printers. Pick desktopDTF (X-ACRORIP/DESKTOP) for printers up to A3+ (330mm) wide or wideDTF (X-ACRORIP/WIDE) for wider printers. It is DIY software, so confirm your printer is on the supported list before buying; training is at acrorip.co.za/training.
Keep the printhead clean. The FastCOLOUR cleaning solution (F-AQUA/CLEAN 1 litre, or F-AQUA/CLEAN/100 100ml) dissolves dried ink and clogs in printheads and ink lines on water-based ink printers. The 100ml product name notes soaking for under two hours.

Care notes

The product data describes the DTG inks as the colour components of a compatible DTG ink system, so use them as a set in a printer set up for water-based DTG pigment ink.
The product data recommends the cleaning solution for routine maintenance and flushing, to reduce nozzle blockages and keep ink flowing smoothly.
Buythis prices on these products are linked to foreign exchange rates and are adjusted weekly or every two weeks.

Other ink sections on Buythis

The live page links to these other ink sections: Direct-to-Film Inks, ECO-Solvent Inks, Sublimation Inks, UV Inks, Water-based Dye and Cleaners.

Videos

The live page links to a search for DTG videos on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel. The YouTube data in this knowledge base has no videos titled for DTG printing yet; for white ink control in AcroRIP see the AcroRIP white ink page below.